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{"title":"Integrating TPB and gamification to promote green eating behaviors: A case study of food carbon footprint tracking system","authors":"Ming-Chuan Chiu ,&nbsp;Yen-Ling Tu ,&nbsp;Meng-Chun Kao","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the evolution of research on sustainability, human daily life behaviors were found to affect the environment aside from industry. Food-related carbon emissions account for about 30% of the total carbon emissions generated by human activities. Measuring and improving dietary behaviors would effectively reduce environmental damage. However, recent research on environmental issues has rarely investigated green eating behaviors because changing behavior is a well-known difficult task. Therefore, we integrated gamification and theory of planned behavior (TPB) in a carbon footprint tracking system with an aim to enhance behavior motivation and establish a framework for green eating intention and behavior that can help users monitor and manage their diet to achieve a better balance between health and the environment. Results from a 30 participants showed the average carbon footprint decreased by 23.1% and both green eating intention and behavior improved significantly. Accordingly, the green eating intention of all subjects increased, indicating that gamification can effectively enhance the impact of a carbon footprint tracking system on green eating intentions and behaviors. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that utilized gamification to enhance green eating intention and motivate behavioral change based on TPB framework.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101153"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143388213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing sustainability: Assessing the low-carbon impact of China's digital economy on residential carbon emissions","authors":"Qingyuan Zhu ,&nbsp;Chengzhen Xu ,&nbsp;Liangpeng Wu ,&nbsp;Xiaoxu Fang ,&nbsp;Yinghao Pan ,&nbsp;Dequn Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101161","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101161","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The emission-reduction effects of the digital economy (DE) in the production sector have been extensively verified. Conversely, the impacts of the DE on consumption-side emission reduction remain a subject of debate and inconsistency. Hence, our study seeks to bridge this gap by evaluating the low-carbon footprint of the DE, drawing from micro-level data of Chinese residents. By employing the Consumer Lifestyle Approach (CLA) for measuring Residential Consumption Carbon Emissions (RCCE) and utilizing Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to gauge DE's development level, we reveal a counterintuitive finding: DE has resulted in an increase rather than a reduction in RCCE. These results are both statistically significant and robust, passing rigorous validity tests. The unanticipated outcome can be attributed to the DE's role in stimulating consumption expenditure through income and price effects. Furthermore, our research uncovers regional disparities in the impact of the DE on RCCE, primarily due to the presence of the digital divide. To mitigate this, we recommend targeted government interventions promoting green consumption practices, including awareness campaigns and eco-guidelines, to foster a sustainable consumption transition. These insights offer pivotal strategies for aligning the DE's progression with carbon reduction targets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101161"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143372278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revitalizing transformed landscapes: Economic valuation of artificial lake shorelines for hydropower generation","authors":"Cristobal Acuña ,&nbsp;Rolando Rodríguez ,&nbsp;Eduardo Acuña","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101163","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101163","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The expansion of hydroelectric energy in Chile, renowned for its contribution to energy sustainability, positively impacts socioeconomic development through ecological compensations. Employing the Contingent Valuation Method, the willingness to pay (WTP) for access to these transformed spaces is revealed, indicating a positive economic appreciation and valuation of compensation initiatives. This study highlights the dams’ capacity to enhance community well-being by creating recreational spaces, reflecting strong community support with an average WTP of 2043 Chilean pesos (CLP$) for access to these transformed sites. The data indicate a positive valuation towards compensation initiatives, underscoring the effectiveness of hydroelectric dams in driving local development while preserving the environment. The integration of hydroelectric management with tourism and recreation has promoted a sustainable development model, valuing both natural resources and human capital. In conclusion, this study emphasizes how community-backed ecological compensation strategies, based on a solid perception of ecological and recreational value, can lead to substantial socioeconomic benefits, reinforcing the link between hydroelectric development, socioeconomic progress, and environmental sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101163"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of financial literacy in climate mitigation: The case of central Colombia","authors":"Alexander Cano ,&nbsp;Bente Castro-Campos","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding how financial literacy shapes borrowing decisions in the face of climate shocks is crucial for enhancing farmers’ resilience, ensuring food security, and reducing rural poverty. This study investigates how financial literacy influences the borrowing behavior of farmers in central Colombia when facing adverse weather events such as landslides and droughts. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analyze survey data from 360 farms through logit regressions, assessing financial literacy across four key components and examining loan sources. Qualitative interviews with the same sample complement the analysis, providing deeper insights into farmers’ decision-making processes. Drawing on prospect theory, we incorporate perceived risks into our framework to better explain borrowing behavior. The results show that financially literate farmers are more likely to take loans, including those from non-financial sources. However, among financially literate farmers, older individuals are less likely to borrow from non-financial lenders. Additional factors, such as risk attitude and financial constraints, also play a significant role. Interviews reveal that farmers prioritize subjective perceptions, such as convenience, trust, and speed, when choosing non-financial lenders. These findings underscore the importance of financial literacy programs tailored to farmers’ risk perceptions and borrowing preferences, offering valuable insights for policymakers seeking to improve credit access and climate resilience in rural communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101164"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143372277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identifying the relative importance of cultivating medicinal plants in improving rural livelihoods","authors":"Mahboubeh Dalir M. Sc. (Graduate) ,&nbsp;Shahla Choobchian (Associate Professor) ,&nbsp;Enayat Abbasi (Associate Professor)","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The agricultural sector and its related industries form the backbone of many economies, particularly in developing countries. Among the vital sub-sectors of agriculture, medicinal plant cultivation has garnered significant attention. Iran, with its favorable climatic and geographical conditions, is home to a wide variety of medicinal plants. Medicinal plants hold significant strategic importance in sustainable development, contributing to economic growth, environmental conservation, public health improvement, employment generation, food security, and the preservation of genetic resources. This multifaceted role has enhanced their prominence at both national and global levels. Today, the deepening significance of medicinal plants, especially in pharmaceutical supply, marks them as a key development indicator worldwide. This study focuses on the relative importance of cultivating medicinal plants in improving rural livelihoods, a topic largely overlooked in prior research. The research tool’s validity and reliability were thoroughly assessed and confirmed. Regression analysis revealed that medicinal plant cultivation accounts for a 42% impact on rural livelihoods. The prioritization of these plants based on their contribution to livelihoods is as follows: 1) saffron, 2) barberry, 3) cumin, and 4) jujube. Given the significant role of medicinal plant cultivation in enhancing rural livelihoods and its potential for export in international markets, it is imperative to ensure their production adheres to scientific and legal standards. Furthermore, policies aimed at expanding and institutionalizing the processing and packaging of medicinal plants can play a critical role in reducing environmental pollution. To strengthen this sector, it is recommended to adopt advanced cultivation techniques, such as hydroponics, enhance transportation infrastructure, and promote the growth of startups in the medicinal plant industry through targeted financial and technical support. These strategies have the potential to significantly enhance rural economic opportunities while simultaneously promoting sustainable development and facilitating improved market access for medicinal plant products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101159"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive bibliometric review of forest fires in Iran","authors":"Saeedreza Moazeni ,&nbsp;Artemi Cerda","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Forest fires in Iran present a significant environmental concern, impacting diverse ecosystems, human societies, and the economy. Encompassing approximately 7% of the country's landmass, Iran's forests are vital for maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, regulating hydrological cycles, and providing essential resources to local communities. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive review to elucidate key trends and patterns within the scholarly discourse on forest fires in Iran, focusing on the temporal distribution of articles, prominent authors, top journals, highly cited articles, and the geographical distribution of research efforts. Additionally, the study seeks to map prominent keywords and topics, understand the temporal evolution of research directions, and examine the impacts of forest fires, including hydro-ecological effects, soil properties, and socio-economic consequences. The analysis reveals a significant rise in scholarly interest in forest fires in Iran over the past two decades, with a notable increase in publications from the 2010s onward. Thematic analysis shows that fire risk prediction and modeling are primary research focuses, with methodologies including GIS, remote sensing, statistical modeling, and machine learning algorithms advancing fire risk assessment and management strategies. Forest fires significantly impact hydro-ecological systems, altering vegetation dynamics, soil properties, and hydrological processes. Immediate effects include reductions in vegetation cover, soil compaction, increased runoff, and erosion, with long-term implications for ecosystem health and resilience. Climatic variables such as temperature, humidity, and wind patterns are critical drivers of fire behavior and risk, further exacerbated by climate change. The socio-economic dimensions of forest fires, although underrepresented in the literature, highlight significant economic losses, disruption of livelihoods, and community displacement. Effective fire management requires integrating community participation, robust policy frameworks, and advanced management strategies. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the dynamics, drivers, and implications of forest fires in Iran, informing future research, policy interventions, and management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101160"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The ‘double-exposure’ of riverine communities in Northeast India to dams and climate change","authors":"Costanza Rampini","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101142","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101142","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101142"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable intensification of fodder crop production can mitigate feed shortage and seasonality in East Africa","authors":"Julian Joseph ,&nbsp;Sylvia Tramberend ,&nbsp;Fred Kabi ,&nbsp;Günther Fischer ,&nbsp;Taher Kahil","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing demand for livestock products from growing populations and economies will require additional forage to meet livestock feed requirements. Employing a novel, globally applicable seasonal demand and supply assessment methodology, we investigate the seasonal availability of fodder for ruminants and the potential for growing fodder crops to mitigate current and future demand shortfalls while preserving key conservation and wetland areas in East Africa. Our results indicate that grazing, which respects land for environmental conservation, will not provide sufficient fodder to meet demand throughout the year in many areas. Fodder crops from improved pastures, some conserved as hay, and new crops such as dual-purpose sorghum for food and feed production have a significant potential to provide fodder biomass, especially for maintaining sufficient fodder in the dry season. Forage production in East Africa needs to be intensified in a sustainable way while carrying capacity and stocking rates must be closely monitored.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101158"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"On the allocation of critical metals between nations for a green and just transition","authors":"J. Mikael Malmaeus ,&nbsp;Eva C. Alfredsson ,&nbsp;Erik Lindblom","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Critical metals are needed for a green transition, but both global reserves and production capacity are limited on the short time scale when the transition needs to take place. In this article we consider critical metals as global commons based on the assumption that they are a required component of a green transition towards zero greenhouse gas emissions, which need to happen in all countries to achieve the Paris agreement. We analyze how the projected demand for critical metals in the EU associated with the green transition relates to supply of 14 critical metals according to different allocation principles. For almost half of the metals, the cumulative demand until 2050 in the EU is significantly greater than the per capita share of global reserves. Even in a scenario with a 5% annual production increase, 10 out of 14 metals are in overuse in relation to an equal per capita share of global production capacity. A gap analysis shows that only somewhere around 10–20% of the projected use for the green transition in the EU would be sustainable for many metals in relation to an equal allocation. For some metals even greater reductions are needed. Basing a green transition on such a large overuse of critical metals is not sustainable. This calls for strategies that substantially reduce the use of critical metals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101157"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143377932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impacts of climate change on children's rights to food and health in coastal communities in Ghana","authors":"Harrison Kwame Golo ,&nbsp;Sulley Ibrahim ,&nbsp;Bolanle T. Erinosho","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anthropogenic climate change impacts all internationally recognised human rights; nevertheless, the international community prioritises children's human rights due to their vulnerability to environmental changes. However, there is a paucity of empirical studies regarding the effects of climate change-related events on children's rights in Ghana's coastal communities. This article examines the effects of climate change on children's rights to food and health, as established in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, through comprehensive interviews and focus group discussions conducted in small-scale fishing communities in the Keta Municipalities and Ketu South district of the Volta Region of Ghana. Consequently, 62 participants from four communities identified as vulnerable to climate change and variability were selected by purposive and convenience sampling techniques. We illustrate how climate change-related phenomena, including tidal waves and resultant floods, as well as unforeseen severe droughts, disrupted economic activities, adversely impacting incomes, leading to malnutrition and health issues, thereby compromising fundamental human rights and the quality of life for children. We end with a framework for intervention and additional research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101151"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}